The average train between Cologne and Ettlingen takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ettlingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Ettlingen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Ettlingen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ettlingen station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Cologne to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Ettlingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH.
The distance between Cologne and Ettlingen is 244.9 km. The road distance is 306 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 2h 5m.